Designed to meet the increasing demand of professionalism in motion picture photography by the film industry, the entire program aims at equipping the student with the theories and practical skills in every aspect of Professional Cinematography with the use of Arriflex 16mm, 35mm cameras, in addition to the operation of video cameras such as Betacam, DVCam and HDV etc. Also included is the training of the operation of the popular Steadicam taught only at the H K Film Academy in Hong Kong.Outstanding graduates will be offered job placement in HKFA affiliated production companies or CSTV.

All students must have an attendance rate of 80% or above and graduation results must conform with HKFA’s academic standard, only then attains the Diploma of graduation.

Date : 2009-1-5 ~ 2009-4-27

Time：Mondays 7:00-9:00pm

Tuition Fee: Local Students: HK$6,980 (80% refunded by CEF)
                         International students: US$2,000

Application Fee: HK$100

                         International students: US$70

Course Curriculum:

1. Structure and Operation of the Camera; Loading and Unloading.

2. Types and Structure of the Lens; Choice of Focal Length.

3. Exposure: Film Speed (ISO), Shutter Speed and Aperture.

4. Depth-of-Field；Long-Take & Deep-Focus versus Montage.

5. Film Stock and Characteristics: Study of Kodak and Fuji.

6. Composition: Subject, Object, Foreground and Background.

7. Aspect Ratio: Composition Treatments of 4:3 and Wide Screen

8. Camera Movements and Angles: Theories and Practice.

9. Lighting Techniques: Skills and Practice.

10. Aesthetics of Color: Color Temp, White Balance, Use of Filters.

11. Creating Dramatic Mood by use of Contrast, Keys and Tones.

12. Realist and Expressionist use of Shots and Movements.

13. Special Effects: Blue (Green) Screen, Chroma Key.

14. Use of Fast/Slow Motion; Operation of Steadicam.

15. Cinematic Styles: Study of Hollywood, European and Asian Films.